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Calico Life Sciences · 2 days ago

Project Team Leader

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$311K/yr - $326K/yr

10+ years exp

Calico Life Sciences is an Alphabet-founded research and development company focused on understanding human aging to enable longer and healthier lives. The Project Team Leader will provide leadership and direction for cross-functional teams in drug discovery and development, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication with stakeholders.

Biotechnology

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides strategic and scientific leadership for cross-functional Project Teams focused on the development of molecules as they transition from candidate nomination through clinical development

Presents recommended strategy to Calico’s Drug Development Review Committee (DDRC) for endorsement and funding and brings team’s best thinking forward to governance

Updates strategy based on emerging scientific data and changes in competitive landscape and seeks DDRC endorsement

Be responsible for ensuring cross-functional matrix decisions are made in a timely manner and are aligned with DDRC-endorsed plans

Serves as primary advocate and spokesperson for the program; keeps Senior Leadership and team informed

Facilitates identification and resolution of issues/gaps; identification of risks and risk-mitigation strategies

Be responsible for ensuring strategic options are considered and evaluated, weighing speed, cost, and probability of technical and regulatory success

Champions responsible stewardship of resources for the project and ensures on time, within budget delivery of approved strategy, aligned with corporate goals

Ensures Project Teams achieve and maintain a high level of sustainable performance

Fosters a team culture of excellence, ownership, continuous improvement and recognizes team achievements

Ensures the opinions and perspectives of internal and external partners and stakeholders, including AbbVie, are heard and understood

Provides support and guidance for sub-teams; in particular, the PTL is accountable for ensuring effective integration of team viewpoints across sub-teams

As deemed appropriate, contributes to the establishment and improvement of processes to support the drug discovery and development portfolio

For projects that achieve clinical proof-of-concept (cPOC), the PTL is responsible for partnering closely with key stakeholders and the assigned AbbVie Asset Strategy Leader (ASL) to ensure the vision for the molecule is carried through during the leadership transition

Qualification

PhD in life sciences10 years drug development experienceNeuroscience experienceDrug development processes knowledgeExternal collaboration experienceCross-functional team leadershipAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A PhD degree in life sciences or a scientific discipline related to drug development and/or an MD/PharmD

At least 10 years of biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience in drug development, preferably in early-mid stage clinical drug development through initial registration

Excellent knowledge of drug development processes and deliverables at each stage of the pipeline

Successful track record of leading projects/program teams in a cross-functional team environment from pre-IND-enabling activities through mid-stage clinical development (ideally through NDA filing)

Experience successfully leading projects with participation by external collaborators

Excellent leadership and influencing skills with exceptional decision-making and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships, promote collaborations, and to lead through the ambiguity of developing novel therapeutics in unchartered territory

Must be willing to work onsite at least 4 days a week

Preferred

Ideal candidate will have experience in neuroscience and/or rare disease development

Benefits

This position is also eligible for two annual cash bonuses.

Company

Calico Life Sciences

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Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.

Founded in 2013

South San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.calicolabs.com/

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